Fire 3 Zone Pressures Concept
Before we teach our players any of our pressures, we introduce them to the four rules of engagement, which are…
Gun vs. Pistol
There are pro’s and con’s for both the Shotgun and the Pistol alignment. Since we now use both alignments, I…
Quick And Easy D.O.B. Drill
In my opinion, there are three key components to playing excellent defensive football. When I work with my linebackers, everything…
Shutting Down the Run With the Under Front in Your 4-3 Defense
I love using the 4-3 defense’s over front because it is one of the most versatile defensive fronts in the…
Recruit and Develop
The title of this article is a phrase that I first became aware of when hearing Greg Schiano speak at…
Finding the Right Special Teams Personnel
It is continually said that special teams is 1/3 of the game, so much so that at this point it…
2-Ball Kickoff Coverage Drill
I used this drill for the first time earlier this season so I am still working out the kinks, but…
The 4 to 5-Day Installation Plan
There has been a lot of discussion lately about quicker installation plans for camp as opposed to slow schedules that…
Defensive Guru Smith Still Has Impact on Royals
It was a morning practice in the summer of 1986. The Mercer County football team had just finished a 10-minute…
High Completion Vertical Pass Route
I think that balance is the key to having great success in any offense…not just spread offenses. You need to…